Thread: Football as WAR
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Old 09-18-07, 04:31 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by P_Funk

Though I'd say that if we wanted to compare hockey to war (and that means if I wanted to since I seem to be the only one :p) then I'd venture to say that Hockey is more like Geurilla warfare. Hard hitting, fast movement. Its not about vast plans and ritualized rules that force you into a narrow corridor of behavior. Instead you get fast play with improvization in almost every moment. Small things lead to attrition. Hit and run.

Its easier to compare that to the Vietcong than Patton's 3rd.
Especially true for our team that has a limited amount of firepower. They have to choose wisely their battles.
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